UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: December 14, 2001
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: December 12, 2001)
EL PASO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14365 76-0568816
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
El Paso Building
1001 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 420-2600
Item 5. Other Events
On December 12, 2001, we announced a plan to enhance
our balance sheet through a combination of asset
sales, capital spending reductions, retained
earnings, equity financings and the elimination or
renegotiation of ratings triggers on certain of our
financing transactions. A copy of our press release
is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K.
Item 7.Financial Statements and Exhibits
c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated December 12, 2001
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
EL PASO CORPORATION
By: /s/ Jeffrey I. Beason
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Jeffrey I. Beason
Senior Vice
President and Controller
(Chief Accounting Office)
Date: December 14, 2001
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated December 12, 2001